Join Equity Bank – Build Your Career with Us
At Equity Bank, we are driven by the purpose of transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation. As one of the leading financial institutions in the region, we are committed to innovation, customer excellence, and fostering professional growth for our people.
We are currently inviting applications for a range of exciting opportunities across our operations in Kenya. These positions span risk management, technology, data analytics, operations, and business leadership. If you are a dynamic professional looking to make an impact in the financial services industry, then Equity Bank is the place for you.
Available Opportunities
1. Senior Benefits Realization Manager
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 25, 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Benefits Realization Manager will oversee the tracking, measurement, and reporting of business benefits derived from strategic initiatives. The role involves designing frameworks to ensure projects deliver intended value, working with business units to identify measurable outcomes, and maintaining governance to monitor progress. The position requires strong stakeholder management, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate complex benefit cases in a clear manner.
2. Senior Manager, Problem Management & Continual Improvement
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 24, 2025
Job Description:
This role ensures effective management of IT problems, minimizing business impact, and driving continual service improvement. The Senior Manager will lead root cause analysis, coordinate permanent solutions, and proactively reduce incident recurrence. The role also includes introducing best practices for process optimization and maintaining metrics to track improvement initiatives.
3. Senior Manager, Major Incident Management
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 24, 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Manager will manage major incidents across the Bank’s systems and operations. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional response teams, coordinating communication to stakeholders, restoring services within agreed timelines, and conducting post-incident reviews to strengthen resilience. This position requires calm decision-making under pressure and a strong focus on service availability.
4. Bancassurance Underwriter – EBIL
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 22, 2025
Job Description:
The Bancassurance Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting insurance products within Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Limited (EBIL). Duties include assessing risks, processing insurance applications, pricing policies in line with risk exposure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role also involves supporting sales teams with technical underwriting knowledge.
5. Manager – Advanced Risk Data Analytics
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Manager will lead advanced analytics initiatives to enhance the Bank’s risk management strategies. Key duties include developing predictive models, analyzing risk exposures, interpreting data for decision-making, and collaborating with business units to strengthen risk mitigation measures. The role requires expertise in data science and a strong understanding of financial risks.
6. Senior Manager Group Operational Risk – Accounting, Tax and GL
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
This role manages operational risk across accounting, taxation, and general ledger functions. The Senior Manager will establish risk frameworks, ensure compliance with policies, monitor risk indicators, and support audits. The role is critical in maintaining financial integrity and minimizing losses arising from operational lapses.
7. General Manager, Third Party Risk Management
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The General Manager will oversee risks arising from third-party engagements including vendors, partners, and service providers. Key responsibilities include designing governance frameworks, performing due diligence, monitoring vendor compliance, and enforcing contractual risk obligations. The role ensures that the Bank’s reliance on third parties is managed securely and sustainably.
8. Group Data Protection Lead
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Group Data Protection Lead will ensure compliance with data privacy regulations across the Bank’s operations. Responsibilities include developing data protection policies, guiding teams on regulatory requirements, managing data breaches, and promoting a culture of information security and confidentiality.
9. Group Business and Functions Risk and Controls Management Specialists – Technology
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
These specialists will be responsible for embedding risk management practices in technology-related functions including IT Engineering, Information Security, Data Analytics, EPMO, and Fit for Purpose initiatives. The role involves designing controls, monitoring risk exposures, and ensuring compliance with operational policies across business units.
10. Senior Android Developer
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Android Developer will design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the Android platform. Duties include collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring app performance, debugging issues, and implementing innovative features that enhance customer experience.
11. Angular Developer
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Angular Developer will be responsible for building dynamic web applications using Angular frameworks. The role includes designing user interfaces, integrating APIs, ensuring responsiveness, and collaborating with backend developers to deliver seamless digital solutions.
12. Java Developer
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Java Developer will develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java technologies. Key responsibilities include coding, testing, debugging, integrating with databases, and delivering scalable applications that meet business requirements.
13. Product Manager – Finserve
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 19, 2025
Job Description:
The Product Manager will lead product development within Finserve, Equity’s fintech subsidiary. The role involves designing product roadmaps, managing the lifecycle of digital solutions, working closely with stakeholders to capture market needs, and driving adoption of innovative financial products.
14. General Manager, Blue Economy
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Job Description:
The General Manager will spearhead initiatives within the Blue Economy sector, focusing on sustainable exploitation of marine resources. Responsibilities include strategy development, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and driving business growth within this emerging area.
15. Application Support Specialist – SWIFT
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 12, 2025
Job Description:
The Application Support Specialist will provide technical support for SWIFT applications. Duties include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with financial operations teams to maintain uninterrupted transaction flows.
16. Channels Support Specialist – Branch Service Hub/Newgen
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: September 12, 2025
Job Description:
The Channels Support Specialist will support branch service hub and Newgen platforms. Key responsibilities include application monitoring, resolving technical issues, liaising with vendors, and ensuring reliable performance of customer service platforms across branches.
